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    stuck thermostat?

    Thanks All-With a resource like SDD it is easy to make sure I'm not overlooking something simple! I appreciate it. :clap::clap: And yeah, Dieselsite does have a quality issue if they've sold a part that goes bad that soon. However having had multiple dealings with Bob in the past pretty...
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    Question My truck sucks at towing, and here's why

    I'm curious about 50# in the trailer tires...All of our ranch type trailers run 235-85x16s with 80# in them. We routinely haul max weights of stuff with no problems in both the 350flatbed and the sb. Fully sounds like tire issues to me...But often am I wrong! Mike
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    stuck thermostat?

    In Oct I put in a Dieselsite 203 stat and filter system. Worked great, felt stronger on the freeway and towing. Temp gauge showed appropriate numbers for the stat. Couple weeks ago put in new waterpump, belt, pullys and hoses. No issues tho havent driven it much since, but still gauges were...
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    Bedslide

    Where the heck did you find that? I need!! Mike
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    Cluster dual pod ? 15003 autometer

    I've got one on my 02 F-350. I like it, enabled me to mount 5 total gauges (3 overhead n 2 on the dash) It blocks a little of the water temp on the right. The left side blocks the glowplug indicator, ck engine lite, and the bottom 1/3 of the fuel gauge plus low fuel lite. All can be seen...
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    Free spin conversions

    Dynatrac has been around for quite awhile. When I put my kit in was amazed how beefy it was. The axle shafts are huge compared to the stock ones. Time intensive but not technically difficult install. Have no experience with the other kit, but would advise anyone to go straight to Dynatrac...
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    Question F550 bed??

    Can always find used pickup beds around here from guys that put a flatbed on their rigs. Will the dually bed from an F-350 fit the appropiated sized F-550?? Mounting bolt holes match up n all? Anyone done this??? We (wife) is looking for a better way to travel to horse shows etc...
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    smaller mirrors vs bigger ones

    Hey Doug How the heck do you do that?? Straight bolt on??? Thanks Mike
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    Dealer says we know its broke but cant find problem, WHAT!!!

    Front unit bearing hubs?? Do 08s have them?? (Hell I should know I have one....) Is it doing it loaded and unloaded??? Mike
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    Question Built Transmission

    Woods? Is anyone running a Woods transmission, out of SoCal. I've heard BTS is good, but John Woods is just a leeetle bit closer...:D Thanks Mike
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    How much Pain????

    Justin, I bought the big wrench for the nut holding everything to the shaft, but I would bet you can rent it. Once you get the fan/clutch assy off the motor, there are four 13mm bolts holding the fan to the clutch. Same deal as R&Ring the water pump. Overflow container, single nut holding...
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    Is there a "better" starter/7.3

    Hey rammer If you havent already, disconnect the batts, then run a set of jumper cables from the batts to the starter and to ground. That will eliminate the terminals/cables from the equation.... Good luck, I hate electrical issues. Freakin electrons never go where they're supposed to!! Mike
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    Big Brother and GPS radio/nav systems

    Now your signicant other may want to track ya...but I doubt that anyone posting to a board like this has the interest of Big Daddy!! LOL A GPS is a receiver only, unlike ur cell fone, laptop etc. It captures a signal put out by sats and internally computes your position. "They" cant track...
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    strange surprise under the hood

    WTF??? Mine has an edge chipped off just like that!! It has always been in its place but I just ass-u-med I had dropped it, put it back on & never saw the chip. Very strange.... Mike
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    Ball joints, grease zerks

    Bigrigr, I've heard that too, but just cant do it. Would like to not be giving my Dad another reason to be rollin over in his grave every so often....LOL Mike
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    Ball joints, grease zerks

    I put 90s on mine. There is a little "bubble" or rounded area at the 90. Veeerry carefully ground this bubble flat..like only a couple secs on the grinder each; they're brass. The zerks lasted about 80,000 till I trashed the spindle bearings, which gave me the slop in the half shafts deal...
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    Need transmission advice

    I have this theory... when I bought my pickup, it had 45,000mi on it. Box stock. At about 140,000 I flushed the trans and noted fluid coming out the rear port of the transmission, meaning the cooler bypass was plugged. Never did notice any signs of overheating with the stock trans temp...
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    LATCH system

    Yup, you are absolutely right. I was brainstorming all kinds of deals with climbing webbing, rope, carabiners etc but in the end just use the seatbelts....PITA! Knuckleheads!!!! Mike
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    LATCH system

    Yup, aint that the truth!!! Mike
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    LATCH system

    Hi All Has anyone retrofitted lower anchors for the LATCH securing system, used with kids carseats. Both our 03 and 08 have the upper anchors but not lowers, meaning it's a big PITA using the seatbelts to secure the seat..:dunno Thanks Mike
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    Transmission Cooler HELP

    I will be interested to hear what ur mech has to say, Mike. Today is the first warm day we've had (mid 90s in Reno) and as I was driving in town I noticed my trans temps in the 170-190 range, and upwards of 200 idling thru traffic. I installed a temp gauge this winter, so not sure what the...
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    trailer wiring

    There are 2 pigtails at the rear of the truck. The first attaches to the main harness; it's on the dr side inside the frame rail. The 2nd attaches to this pigtail and terminates at the trailer plug. They are both available at the dealer. The 2nd is available, slightly cheaper, from online...
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    R&R water pump

    Thanks for all the replys!! Yup, already went the 203 stat n filter. The new thermostat didnt make a numbers difference, but could definitely feel a difference even on the stock chip setting, where I usually leave it around home. Because it is just this week warming up outside I have been...
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    R&R water pump

    So I guess it's time to replace the water pump...225K and I dont want to go down out in the boonies.:eek::cool: What are you guys doing for replacements. Summit and Ebay have GMB pumps for around 115 all the way up to dealer at 200+!! Also going to replace the belt, idler pulley and what I...
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    Bradford vs CM flatbeds??? What's your preference...and WHY??

    Around where I live, folks have both. I have a CM, goin on 2years. Gets used heavily and we're very happy with it. Price is about the same, Bradford may be a couple hundred more... I dont like the attached sideboards on Bradfords. Sure as hell you have those folded down and ur gonna...

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